Study and teaching
Dear students, welcome to the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at Hannover Medical School
Imaging techniques in radiology allow the direct representation of the anatomy and pathology of living humans in the shortest possible time with all the possibilities of digital post-processing and Communications.
In detail, the following learning objectives are to be taught in the various radiology courses:
- technical-physical basics, including radiation protection
- Basic skills of image analysis
- Recognition of common disease patterns in the various modalities of image-based diagnostics
- diagnostic algorithms and multimodal imaging
- Possibilities of image-guided interventions
All common modalities from conventional X-ray imaging to sonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and angiography are covered, with their advantages and disadvantages, including radiation protection aspects and contraindications. Thematic focuses are thorax, abdomen, skeleton, urogenital system, cardiovascular system, breast and CNS. By the end of the course, students should have a basic understanding of the functional principles of the various methods.
Common and typical clinical pictures in imaging should be correctly described and recognized. Students should be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of the individual methods so that they can select the appropriate, i.e. target-oriented and cost-effective examination modality for a specific problem in a specific patient. Indications and techniques of interventional-therapeutic measures are presented.
As a typical interdisciplinary subject, the content is predominantly taught in an interdisciplinary manner in various courses throughout the course.
Prof. Dr. med. Wacker
For general inquiries regarding teaching, e.g. PJ or clinical traineeship, please send an e-mail to the Radiology Student Office
Claudia Jeske
Radiology Student Office
Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Carl Neuberg Str. 1
30625 Hanover
Further contact persons:
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Prof. Dr. med. Frank Wacker
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Prof. Dr. med. Sabine Dettmer
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Dr. med. Till Kaireit
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Alena Levers
Clinical traineeship
Clinical traineeships at the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology offer the opportunity to gain an insight into the various areas of radiology. Depending on the amount of time and interests, the trainees rotate through the various work areas of the Department. Under supervision, you will have the opportunity to take part in the diagnosis of examinations and accompany interventional treatment procedures.
Practical year
As part of the practical year, students have the opportunity to deepen their basic radiological knowledge in the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology within the team structure. There is a rotation through the entire area of imaging and image-guided therapy at the Radiology Center (including neuroradiology). Rotations can be coordinated depending on the student's interests. Under supervision, you will be taught how to independently perform basic examinations and have the opportunity to actively participate in interventional treatment procedures.
According to your rotation plan - which will be drawn up for your PJ tertial and will gladly take students' wishes into account - you will be assigned to the following functional areas:
Thorax/MRI4 weeks
Abdomen/CT4 weeks
Musculoskeletal radiology 2 weeks
Sonography1 week
Gyn/Uro 1 week
Angiography 1 week
Pediatric radiology 1 week
Neuroradiology1 week
Specialization (Radiology)1 week
The focus of the PJ is on acquiring skills that will enable you to work independently later on. The acquisition of skills takes place under the guidance, supervision and responsibility of the training physicians, whereby the logbook plays an important role in the training. We expect you to be committed and actively participate in case presentations.
If you have any questions, comments or criticism regarding PJ training, please do not hesitate to contact us personally.
BP "Writing medical reports"
The content of the internship in radiology is the co-care of patients during their time in radiology and the writing of the report / letter. The focus is on angiography and intervention, in which radiology takes on a care task similar to that of a clinical specialist.
In angiography, at least one patient is to be cared for by the students throughout, from the indication and planning of the examination to follow-up care. The students should then write a letter similar to a physician's letter on the ward. In addition, patients in CT and MRI should be supervised from the initial consultation to the preparation of the findings and the morning conferences and weekly interdisciplinary conferences should also be attended. In this context, the students prepare radiological findings themselves. These can either arise as part of the work in the teams or selected teaching cases are worked on in consultation with the teaching team. Finally, a case presentation is made as part of the early discussion or the Grand Round Radiology.
Grades are awarded on the basis of commitment at the workstations, the physician's letters and written findings, the patient presentation and the completeness of the logbook.
The internship is only possible during the lecture period, appointments can be made via the Radiology Student Office.
The radiation protection course as part of the degree program imparts knowledge of radiation protection for physicians in accordance with the X-ray Ordinance (RöV). This was determined by the Ministry of the Environment in a letter dated February 18, 2007. Once the license to practice medicine has been obtained, it is then possible to collect examination numbers and times for the acquisition of specialist knowledge in accordance with RöV and to order, carry out and report on X-ray examinations under the guidance of a competent physician.
In accordance with Appendix 7.1 of the Technical Guideline, the course includes the basics of generating ionizing radiation, organizational responsibilities and basic knowledge of equipment technology and quality assurance as well as radiation protection for patients and staff. Regular attendance and successful completion are certified. For this reason, a list of signatures is kept and participation is concluded with a written examination.
In order to acquire specialist knowledge in radiation protection for the independent use of X-rays on humans, proof of successful participation in a basic and special course in radiation protection must be provided in addition to the periods of expertise and number of examinations.
Further information on the practical year can be found on the website of the MHH Student Office.
In your logbook you will find learning objectives that you should achieve during your tertial. As an orientation guide - also for clinical traineeships - here is thePJ Logbook Radiologyas PDF.
Scripts for the lectures and courses as well as interactive multimedia learning modules are available via the interdisciplinary web-basedIlias platform(e.g. basic thoracic findings learning module and computer tomography learning module for patients with multiple injuries/polytrauma).
Cornrad/DRG - the DRG's interactive learning platform
Brightest Minds - the portal for young radiologists and students who want to find out more about this exciting subject
DRG - the German Radiological Society
"Fit fürs Radiologie-PJ" is a video series on the YouTube channel of the Deutsche Röntgengesellschaft - Forum Junge Radiologie. Students are prepared for their first day in radiology in short videos. "What is radiology - what areas and tasks are there?", "How do I structure a report?" or "My first day in angiology: do's and don'ts" are some of the topics covered in the published video series.
Basic knowledge that can be called up at any time and without limit should make it easier for you to start your first practical experience in radiology, be it the PJ or your first clinical traineeship.
https://www.forum-junge-radiologie.de/de-DE/10941/fit-fuers-radiologie-pj/
Click here for the video series: DRG // Fit for the Radiology PJ
